After over a year in construction, and many temporary designs, a very basic page has been uploaded to "The Family" page.  Its just a introductory page with names and pictures.  There's even a spot for ranks, which still just reads "Not Available",  Most members don't have a thumbnail photo, however we have been told that popup-profiles are in the works, and new photos are being uploaded everyday.

That's right!  New forums are released and open to non-member registration.  All members will already have a username and password for the forums.  please contact your unit commander for the details.

Anyone who works with the ASF organization knows about the monthly audit, but the month of May is going to be a little bigger then normal.  The month of may in the ASF Airsoft organization prepares for the "Yearly" audit and inventory.  This month a private firm MGP Inc. will be overseeing the audits to ensure that no mistakes are made.  Please keep in mind that this months audits are due a week earlier then usual.  Any questions or comments are to be forwarded to the headquarters. 

That's Right!, Wallpapers are now online, with different choices for different resolutions.  You can view them by clicking Here.

Among the first group to send in their exposures from this last weekend is 2^nd Btln, Alpha Company, St George Utah....You can view the gallery by clicking on any of the photos or by clicking on the “view gallery link” at the bottom of the posting. Amidst the exposures for this game day are photos of a new field, which is going to be the star of the biggest multi-state bow-wow in the entire west coast. That said, with most of you scratching your heads, here are the photo's.

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Back in the year 2006, many members in southern California started using the cellular provider "Boost Mobile" for their two way radio feature.  Since that date boost has spread throughout the nation as the number one cellular provider, Unlimited everything for $50.00USD a month, including two way radio, internet, messaging, and talk time.  Now if your a member of the organization you have the chance to act on a deal next month.  If you sign up for Boost Mobile Unlimited through the ASF Airsoft organization, you will receive a $10.00 credit to your first months $50.00 card.  That means you get $10 dollars off of your first prepaid $50.00 card.  If your interested contact your units commanding officer for more information,  if you are NOT a member of the organization, you can still act on the already great deal "Boost Mobile" has to offer.  Sadly the organization cant give just anyone discounts, however you can check out boost at your local RadioShack, where one of the well trained associates will help you get started.

Important modifications to the mail server have finished today.  The web development team worked hard to overcome the issues that caused the first crash.  The second the server came back on inboxes filled up within minute with all of the delayed mail.  As of right now the modifications to the mail server also included updates to some of the features on the website.  Most notably the recruitment centers "Request information packet" and "Contact a Recruiter" are up and running, Test emails have been sent and passed.  It is rumored now that updates will continue for email to be completely done remotely by the ASF servers.

Updates to the recruitment center, media center, and the "family" page have begun.  you might see a small amount of downtime over the next few hours.  In addition, Digital Membership Offices are currently Down.  Please consult your commanding officer if you need support.

For the last two months a few members have been joining for just one thing.  Media, Its a passion for some.  From photography to video editing, its all starting to become a hobby for quite a few members of the organization.  So what does this mean for you?  well hopefully, a massive increase in media over the next few months.  from movies, photos, music videos, and just about everything.  So stay tuned in on the media page for any updates!  Memories will be cataloged here!

Administration today released a list of some 283 member registrations on the forums that have not been given privileges.  this is due to the program giving auto privileges failed after the first 16 members on the forums.  This includes many allies from other teams, current organization members, and friends and family.  The web division has stated that the problem is nearing a fix, however they will not edit any permissions manually unless emailed for support.  They have been aware of the problem for some time, however many attempted fixes only damaged it more.  (maybe this is a sign to use phpbb or something) but no worries, if you do need access or wish to post, you can email support@asfairsoft.com with your username and have it activated manually within 20 minutes!

For many confusion hit 1st Btln of southern California, as game locations were changed once again in an instant of a second.  Many members showed up at the field, only to find an empty zone.  It is a reminder that all regular games in every state at this point are at 9am Saturday morning PST.  Members meeting at the field risk getting left behind, as on the fly decisions about game locations are still being made on rare occasions.  It is recommended that all members meet at the headquarters to avoid this trouble, and an empty gas tank.  In addition it is always recommended to have your commanding officers and or recruiter's phone information, just incase anything should happen. 

The organization has gone through some great efforts to update the website, complete unfinished business, and do its best to get Airsoft back on the mainstream.  Over the next twenty-four (24) hours, you will see many changes in structure, and new information being released.  This includes the rosters of each team will finally be uploaded.

Anyone remember Southern Utah?  The once 4th Btln was promoted to 2nd Btln about three months after its creation.  It sparked a controversy amongst allot of members, but it seemed that the commanders of the organization knew what they were doing, and soon all was quiet and agreed with.  However not much news has come from this Battalion since then.  So naturally when we saw what the organization was doing for the southern Utah team, we were amazed.  In fact our jaws dropped at what effort our commanding officers are putting into this unit.  ASF was lucky to be able to be the first real organized team in the southern Utah area, so we weren't surprised that over $600.00 alone went to expanding its borders all the way through Cedar City, and even Mesquite Nevada!

ASF has already stated and shown that its intentions are to spread the sport of Airsoft in a professional and fun manner.  "We must view this as a terrorist Occupied city, we have just invaded and occupied, and must now wage war against all who are deceived,  our soldiers are recruiters, our enemy is anyone who doesn't know what Airsoft really is and how fun it can be" said the senior commanding officer for the 2nd Btln.  Advertisements have been hitting the streets, in shop windows and invading parking lots on car windows.  Even a television commercial is said to be debuting soon on local channels.  It seems that ASF is sparing no cost in order to get the 2nd Btln to be the biggest of them all.  General Taylor said at a press conference last Monday that the goal of Southern Utah was a flagship of our organization, one that will uphold the rules and regulations, and show a standard of professionalism like no other.  Some say the decision to help the southern Utah team out the most was based on faith, as Utah is a major faith based state.  Many top ranking officers within the organization are Christians & Catholics. Although we are not accusing religion to be taking any effect in the decisions of the commanding officers, we do know that faith despite religion (except Muslim.....they might have a knife ready to stab you) is a good thing.

So what will come of ASF's major Advertisement push, and recruitment efforts, will Airsoft someday soon take over the Utah seen?  We will just have to see.  But we do know one thing, Utah is beating every other Btln in community service points for the calendar year!

We are back online.  For those of you who don't know over the past two weeks we have been busy with the primary inspection and inventory, we are now finished, It looks like ASF has had another year of minimal loss.  Although I cant go in to detail about the information, the reports have confirmed that there has been minimal loss it is because of this that budgets for all units will be cut lower over the next two months to make up for the taxes having to be payed for missing equipment.  This budget cut will most likely be in small items, such as ranks, patches and dress attire. 

In other news the ASF database program is to be updated, We have been told that this will be an entirely new program, so the old program will be obsolete and thrown out.

The ASF blue force tracker will be receiving an update within a few days, this update will be loaded with features, including the ability to go into a 3d mode and view the battlefield in a 3d topographic map.  This is sure to be a fun addition to any operation.  especially for large ones.

Last but not least the forums are back online, you will no longer receive an error when trying to post.  Everything should be up and running once more. 

over the past few months membership within the organizations 4th Btln in the state of Oregon has dropped below normal levels.  Four (4) members were lost due to moving, and one (1) was lost due to financial problems.  This has placed the 4th Btln under probation of membership, meaning budget cuts have started and the possibility of getting worse seems evident.  Captain Summers the northern Oregon commanding officer has stated that he will do all it takes to save his detachment, and has promised to have his unit out of probation within two Weeks.  The leadership committee is not so assured though.  Recruitment has been up in most detachments of the organization, and the only one lagging behind is 4th Btln.  We are all praying for Captain Summers and his men, and hope that the family doesn't loose its brothers up in Oregon.

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Some news has just hit the wire.  It seems that some new crates are being made for the organization, these crates do not differ much from the old ones however are bigger in length and house a section to place magazines.  1st Lt. Jeremy Cook from first Btln is the one responsible for heading up this change.  Good Work!

Forums are now up and linked properly.  Some minor construction still stands however most is finished.  These forums are the most basic way of communication with ASF, features have been stripped down to the bare minimum.  No regulations have yet to be set up, however any member of the organization signing onto the forums must also email their username to the administration in order to get access to membership areas.  The email is to include your serial number and secret code.  So go and post, make it active for the first time!

With some new changes being made to the organization, rules and regulations being changed on small scales, some classroom instructors are left scratching out parts of the ASF field manuals that are no longer to be taught to the membership.  Although very minor additions and subtractions from only a few manuals, it still leaves frustration wide open, and many in a confused situation.  It turns out that the issue was actually brought up to the leadership committee Monday morning, and all agreed that the new publication of manuals and booklets will be withheld possibly even till next January, In order to receive all of the changes and minimize the amount of printing that will have to be done.  We do understand the reasoning behind this, however we will have to deal with manuals from early 2007 for possibly the next year.